Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Free Online College Education